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The successful development of pharmaceutical products depends on its effectiveness and safety. In the process of pharmaceutical development and production, the physical and chemical properties, the impurities introduced in the production process, and even the storage container of the pharmaceutical may affect the final result. As a professional testing service company, Alfa Chemistry has cGMP-compliant laboratory that can provide you with high-quality services at every stage of development. We have achieved remarkable results with the constantly updated analytical methods and equipment that can adapt to changing regulations and the ongoing needs of our clients. Learn more about pharmaceutical analytical services.

A pharmaceutical packaging system is the sum of the packaging components that come into direct contact with the drug and the outer packaging components that work together to contain and protect the active ingredient and dosage form of the drug.

Extractables are compounds that can be extracted from packaging material under controlled experimental conditions. Leachables are a class of extractables that are compounds that actually migrate into the final product during the expected lifetime or exposure time of the final product.
Pharmaceutical packaging may include plastic, polymer, rubber and glass material components as well as printed surfaces and coatings. Extractables and leachables are chemical substances that may be released from a product or material that enters or comes into contact with the human body. Alfa Chemistry provides efficient extractables and leachables testing services to ensure that pharmaceutical products do not produce substances that may be hazardous to human health during production, storage and use.

The versatility, light weight and durability of plastics have made them indispensable materials for a wide range of industries. However, rigorous testing is necessary to ensure the safety and high performance of plastics. Plastic testing ensures that products made of plastic are not harmful to human health or the environment, which is particularly important in industries such as healthcare. In addition, finding defects and potential problems through testing can avoid costly product recalls, warranty claims and production setbacks, and ultimately save costs for the company.

Alfa Chemistry is dedicated to providing a full range of testing services for plastic materials in a variety of industries, including automotive, electronics, medical, aerospace, construction, consumer products and more. Our services ensure that the plastics selected have the performance and characteristics to meet the necessary specifications for a particular product or component. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

Our Service Scope
Understanding the properties of plastics can help you better predict manufacturing results. Our plastic testing services are mainly as follows:

Tensile Testing
Tensile testing is a basic mechanical measurement used to detect how a plastic material resists loaded tensile forces until it fractures. Tensile testing enables our customers to evaluate the quality and safety of plastic materials.

Our testing standards include, but are not limited to:

ISO 527-2:2012 Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D638 Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D882 Tensile Testing of Thin Film & Sheet Plastics
ASTM D1708 Tensile Testing for Plastics and Microtensile Specimens
ASTM D5083 Tensile Test of Reinforced Thermosetting

Tear Testing
Tear testing is a mechanical testing procedure used to measure the tear resistance of a material. The test is usually performed on plastics.

Our testing standards include, but are not limited to:

ASTM D1004 Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting
ASTM D1938 Trouser Tear of Plastic Film and Sheet
ASTM D1922 Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method
ISO 6383-1 Tear Resistance Plastic Film and Sheeting

Shear Testing
Shear testing, also known as shear strength testing, is a type of mechanical testing used to determine the shear properties of a material. This test is important for film and sheet products that are susceptible to shear loads.

Our testing standards include, but are not limited to:

ASTM D732 Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool
ASTM D3846 In-Plane Shear Strength of Reinforced Plastics

Flexural Testing
Flexural testing measures the force required to bend a beam of plastic material and determines the flexural resistance or stiffness of the material. This test can be accomplished by either three-point bending or four-point bending.

Our testing standards include, but are not limited to:

ISO 178 Plastics - Determination of Flexural Properties
ASTM D790 Flexural Properties Testing of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics
ASTM D6272 Flexural Properties of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
ASTM D 4476 Flexural Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Pultruded Plastic Rods

Compression Testing
Compression testing determines the behavior or response of a material under crushing loads and measures the plastic flow behavior and ductile fracture limit of a material. Compression testing of plastic materials is commonly used to determine the modulus of elasticity, yield stress and compressive strength.

Our testing standards include, but are not limited to:

ASTM D695 Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D695M Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics (Metric)
ISO 604 Compressive Properties of Plastics

In some countries, including the United States, food labels have been around for more than half a century, but not many people have paid attention to them at the beginning. As problems associated with poor eating habits and illnesses increase, more and more people read the information printed on food packaging labels. The main role of food labels is to inform consumers about the nutritional value and ingredients of the food, the manufacturer, the health claims and possible allergens or other potentially threatening food information. The Food and Drug Administration has certain requirements for information printed on food labels in the United States, which are clearly defined in the Nutrition Labelling and Education Act. Each country has certain regulatory agencies and certain laws that regulate this issue. Inaccurate information on food labels can cause many problems for customers and manufacturers. Regarding the most commonly allergenic ingredients, the wrong "best use date" or any such false information may damage the customer, so the manufacturer will face serious litigation. [1] Therefore, it is very important for consumers and manufacturers to put accurate labels on food.

As an analytical testing company with extensive experience in food label services, Alfa Chemistry has scientists with excellent professional skills and complete analytical and testing capabilities. We are your one-stop-shop laboratory providing comprehensive food label services.